Simple Skin Care

Science is amazing - sometimes it feels like modern technology can solve every problem, or that soon it will be able to. This goes for our skin too - there are lots of scientific products on the market for your skin, some claiming they will make you look years younger, others say you will look lighter, darker, more sophisticated, thinner... Some of these creams and lotions are great, but it is all too easy to neglect the basics of skin care and rely on the miracle cure.

Here we will examine some of the fundamentals of skin care and mention where products can help make you look and feel great. Above all else, for good looking skin, you must think about skin protection. Sun is the number one cause of skin that looks old before its time. Some time in the sun is spirit-lifting, plus it helps dose you with vitamin D, so there is no need to stay out of the sun at all times. But the UV rays contained in sunlight are very bad for your skin and they can also lead to cancer of the skin. Do not allow you skin to become burned because this really is causing serious harm. And of all the skin, facial skin is most sensitive so use a hat that casts plenty of shade to protect your face. Also use a dedicated sun protection product on your lips.

Second tip: keep your skin clean. The world is full of little pollutants, and many people (men as well as women) use make-up or products that can clog the pores. You do not need to stop using make up, but you do need to clean your skin properly. Some people are happy enough using straight-forward old-fashioned soap on their body and face. For other people this product is too harsh - perhaps the majority find soap dries out the sensitive facial skin. In this case go to products that are offered for face cleansing and try to find the one that seems to be best on your skin. Of course you can narrow the search down by knowing your skin type (greasy, dry, sensitive and so on) but the most important thing is how your skin reacts to the product. Always pay attention to how your skin feels and make a choice that is a good combination of quality and value. This is an everyday product and should not cost you a fortune!

Another tip for maintaining healthy and youthful skin is to hydrate it. Keeping your skin moisturized is one of the key aspects of a good skin care regime. This is important all year round, but especially in the summer months. There are a multitude of good quality seasonal products on offer which don't need to cost a fortune.

At the end of our tour of the basics comes the exfoliant. The exfoliation stage should be done when your skin is not going to get irritated, when it is well moisturized. Summer exfoliation needs to be treated with care because our skin is often more irritable in hot weather. The key is matching the exfoliator you choose with your skin type. You must find a gentle exfoliant if you have skin that demands sensitive products. Also be careful to check if the product you elect is meant for use each day or less often. At the end of the day you need to learn to pay close attention to your skin so you will be able to discover what potions and lotions will be the very best for you.

Copyright 2005 Melinda Giletti. All rights reserved.

World class skincare expert, Melinda Giletti, combines skin health expertise with years of health care sales so you can quickly find the advice you need.